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Mitsubishi Space Star vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (71 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (11,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mitsubishi Space Star or Mazda MX-30?

Mitsubishi Space Star vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Space Star

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,200 £.

MX-30

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-30 offers substantially more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mitsubishi Space Star is somewhat faster – reaching 167 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

Space Star

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 909 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda MX-30 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,155 L, about 243 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries barely more – 402 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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Bernard
19 May 2026, 19:43:01

Mitsubishi is more reliable brand, also the mirage /space star is more Fuel efficient than dacia Sandero

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Costs and Consumption
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 125 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
3,845 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
359 - 400 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
71 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
102 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mitsubishi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Mitsubishi Space Star have?

The Mitsubishi Space Star is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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